GRANT FUND SOURCES The city of St. Petersburg distributes approximately $1.8 million in grant funds annually for social programs, arts support, events, neighborhood projects and more.
Here's a listing of city grant sources with application and deadline information:
Social Action Funding
Social Service, non-profit, agencies wishing to apply for $426,000.00 in Social Action Funding may download an application here. There will be a grant application workshop on Friday, July 18, at 9:00 in Room 100 at City Hall, 175 5th St. N., St. Petersburg. The deadline for the grant application will be on Friday, August 8th at 4:00 sharp. Late applications WILL NOT be accepted. Deliver completed applications to the St. Petersburg City Hall. All details and calendars are contained in the Guidelines document. For additional questions please call Rhonda Abbott, Manager of Social Services Planning at 727-893-7627 or email, rhonda.abbott@stpete.org.
Programs/projects may include homeless shelters or services, public facility improvements, the development of parks and community centers, economic development, rehabilitation of housing and homeownership assistance.
St. Petersburg Arts Grants Program
City Arts grants are available for eligible nonprofit cultural organizations and programs. In 2008 applications will be accepted for Mini Grants and Special Project Grants only.
Events/sponsors applied for funds Programs include New Year event, art festival, Festival of States, Blues Fest Ribfest and Jazz Lunch in the Park, and Sunshine City Band
Projects eligible must impact crime prevention, neighborhood safety, drug abuse education & prevention, or school resource officer programs, such as T-shirts and hats for Crime Watch teams Application (PDF)
Contracts The administration and oversight of contracts in the city's enterprise resource planning system Oracle is coordinated and managed by the CSP Contracts and Grants Officer in the Budget and Management Department.
M. Wayne Finley Contracts and Grants Officer Budget and Management Department City Hall – 175 5th Street N (727) 893-7087
Grants The acquisition, administration and oversight of grants is handled by the Budget and Management and Finance Departments.
M. Wayne Finley Contracts and Grants Officer Budget and Management Department City Hall – 175 5th Street N (727) 893-7087
Responsibilities: provide professional and technical support to CSP staff in preparing and submitting proposals, develop and maintain comprehensive grants management and compliance program.Coordinates the CSP grants committee agenda.
Lorrie K. Reed Grants Compliance Officer Finance Department MSC – 325 Central Avenue (727) 893-7110
Responsibilities: provide professional and technical support to CSP staff in the accurate posting and accounting for expenditures on grants. Assist staff with invoicing and electronic drawdowns.
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